Art at the Maritime Museum, magic at the library: This week's can't-miss events in Manitowoc
MANITOWOC — Here’s your look at can’t-miss events in Manitowoc this week. For more events and live music schedules, go to https://www.visitmanitowoc.com/events/.
1. See the ‘Water Dance’ exhibit
Explore Wisconsin’s waterways through an immersive visual experience!
Artwork from experienced outdoorspeople Bonnita Budysz and Robert Theaker will be on temporary display from Jan. 20 to Sept. 2 at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, 75 Maritime Drive.
Forty select pieces will showcase water and harbor scenes in northeast Wisconsin.
This exhibit is included with regular museum admission. Learn more at wisconsinmaritime.org.
2. Partake in Open Mic Night at Stage Door Pub
Grab the mic and show the world (or just Manitowoc) what you’ve got!
Recite a poem or try your hand at stand-up comedy at the Stage Door Pub’s Open Mic Night hosted by Bob and Don.
Sip some drinks and have a good time listening to the music and stand-up performers from 7 to 10 p.m. Jan. 20. Stage Door Pub is at 701 Franklin St.
3. Listen to Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets
Do you like doo-wop? Then, don’t miss “Wisconsin’s Premier Doo-Wop,” Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets.
This group has been harmonizing since 2003 and brings plenty of nostalgia with them in their new and energized show at the Capitol Civic Centre, 913 S. Eighth St., at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20.
Tickets for the PG show are on sale now at cccshows.org.
4. Believe in Magic with Glen Gerard
Be awed and inspired at the fantastic illusions of magician Glen Gerard!
He will be putting on a show that will dazzle all ages at the Manitowoc Public Library, 707 Quay St., from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 23.
This is a free event as part of the Library’s Family Activity Night Series. See details online at https://www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/family-activity-night-magic-glen-gerard-12180 and learn more about other upcoming events at programs at the library, including their Winter Reading Program.
5. Take in live music and nightlife
Order a cocktail — or mocktail, if you’re doing Dry January — and gather around for live music at several establishments this weekend.
Toxic Ruin is live for PetSkull Brewing’s Metal Night at 7 p.m. Jan. 17.
Jan. 19, Tapper Schoepp will be at Sabbatical Brewing Co., 835 S. 29th St., at 7 p.m., and Dave Steffen is live at Salute to Everyone, 1107 S. 10th St., at 7:30 p.m.
Then Jan. 20, Whiskey Ditch plays at The Wharf, 606 Quay St., at 7 p.m. and Al Klein plays at Salute at 7:30 p.m.
Visit Manitowoc is the City of Manitowoc's Department of Tourism. Email tourism@manitowoc.org, call 920-686-3508 or go to Visit Manitowoc's downtown Visitor Center, 824 S. Eighth St., open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays (closed holidays). For more about upcoming events, follow @VisitManitowoc on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: Manitowoc events include art at Maritime Museum, magic at library
